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nat⋅u⋅ral⋅ism

  [nach-er-uh-liz-uhm, nach-ruh-]
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–noun
1. Literature.
a. a manner or technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions.
b. a deterministic theory of writing in which it is held that a writer should adopt an objective view toward the material written about, be free of preconceived ideas as to form and content, and represent with clinical accuracy and frankness the details of life. Compare realism (def. 4b).
c. a representation of natural appearances or natural patterns of speech, manner, etc., in a work of fiction.
d. the depiction of the physical environment, esp. landscape or the rural environment.
2. (in a work of art) treatment of forms, colors, space, etc., as they appear or might appear in nature. Compare idealism (def. 4), realism (def. 3a).
3. action arising from or based on natural instincts and desires alone.
4. Philosophy.
a. the view of the world that takes account only of natural elements and forces, excluding the supernatural or spiritual.
b. the belief that all phenomena are covered by laws of science and that all teleological explanations are therefore without value.
5. Theology.
a. the doctrine that all religious truth is derived from a study of natural processes and not from revelation.
b. the doctrine that natural religion is sufficient for salvation.
6. adherence or attachment to what is natural.
Origin:
1635–45; natural + -ism
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nat·u·ral·ism   (nāch'ər-ə-lĭz'əm, nāch'rə-)   
n.  

  1. Factual or realistic representation, especially:

    1. The practice of describing precisely the actual circumstances of human life in literature.

    2. The practice of reproducing subjects as precisely as possible in the visual arts.

    3. A movement or school advocating such precise representation.

    4. The principles and methods of such a movement or of its adherents.

    1. A movement or school advocating such precise representation.

    2. The principles and methods of such a movement or of its adherents.

  3. Philosophy The system of thought holding that all phenomena can be explained in terms of natural causes and laws.

  4. Theology The doctrine that all religious truths are derived from nature and natural causes and not from revelation.

  5. Conduct or thought prompted by natural desires or instincts.

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Cultural Dictionary

naturalism

A movement in literature and the arts, and an approach to philosophy. Literary and artistic naturalism aims at accuracy and objectivity and cultivates realistic and even sordid portrayals of people and their environment. Philosophical naturalism, which is often identified with materialism, holds that minds, spirits, and ideas are fundamentally material.


naturalism

In the visual arts, an attempt to depict the natural world as accurately and objectively as possible.

The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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